Isaiah 52:14-53:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 52:14

As = According as. This corresponds with the "so" of Isaiah 52:15 (not with the "so" in the next clause, which is parenthetic). astonied: corresponding with the word rendered "sprinkle" in Isaiah 52:15 . From Old English estonner . Nine times so spelled, from Wycliff and Geneva Bible. Chaucer spells it "astoned"; Spenser, "astownd". so marred: pointing to the depth of the humiliation, as set forth in detail in Isaiah 53:4-10 . Compare Matthew 26:67 , Matthew 26:68 ; Matthew 27:27-30 . any... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 52:13-15

Isaiah 52:13-15. Behold, my servant shall deal prudently— The prophet having proceeded thus far in setting forth the redemption designed for true believers, and the manner and means of manifesting this great work, as well as the success of it, in the conversion of the Gentiles; he now introduces God the Father declaring the foundation and cause of what had been already foretold; namely, the obedience paid by the Messiah to the Father in extreme humiliation, and in its subsequent glorious... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 52:14

14, 15. Summary of Messiah's history, which is set forth more in detail in the fifty-third chapter. "Just as many were astonished (accompanied with aversion, Jeremiah 18:16; Jeremiah 19:8), c. his visage, c. so shall He sprinkle," c. Israel in this answers to its antitype Messiah, now "an astonishment and byword" (Jeremiah 19:8- :), hereafter about to be a blessing and means of salvation to many nations (Isaiah 2:2; Isaiah 2:3; Micah 5:7). thee; his—Such changes of persons are common in Hebrew... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 52:13-15

The Servant exalted 52:13-15 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 52:14

The Servant would experience the same humiliation and degradation that had marked the Israelites. Rather than appearing to be the strongest and most attractive representative of Yahweh, the Servant would appear extremely weak and unattractive to people. This description probably presents all aspects of His being: physical, mental, social, spiritual, etc. Jesus did not impress people as being the best looking, the most brilliant, the most socially engaging, or the most pious individual they had... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 52:1-15

This section is not so argumentative in tone as the last. Its distinguishing feature is the development of the prophet's teaching concerning the Servant of Jehovah. The conception seems to arise, as has been noted, with the nation considered collectively as a Servant of God (Isaiah 41:8-9; Isaiah 44:1-2, Isaiah 44:21; Isa 45:4). So long as the attitude and work of God in relation to the nation are solely in view, there is no limitation of the idea; but when the nation's work and attitude to Him... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 52:13-15

13. Deal prudently] RV ’wisely.’ The word implies success as the result of prudent plan; it is used of David’s behaviour (1 Samuel 18:14-15, 1 Samuel 18:30).Exalted, etc.] The idea is repeated for emphasis.14. 15. At the Servant’s exaltation, following upon his deep humiliation and suffering, the nations and their rulers are dumb with awe, and learn truth unknown before. This was fulfilled in the effect upon the world of the resurrection and exaltation of Christ following upon His passion.15.... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Isaiah 52:14

(14) As many were astonied . . .—The words point to the correspondence of the supreme exaltation following on the supreme humiliation.His visage was so marred . . .—The words conflict strangely with the type of pure and holy beauty with which Christian art has made us familiar as its ideal of the Son of Man. It has to be noted, however, that the earlier forms of that art, prior to the time of Constantine, and, in some cases, later, represented the Christ as worn, emaciated, with hardly any... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Isaiah 52:1-15

Isaiah 52:7 Ruskin remarks on this verse: 'How strange it seems that physical science should ever have been thought adverse to religion! The pride of physical science is indeed adverse, like every other pride, both to religion and truth; but sincerity of science, so far from being hostile, is the pathmaker among the mountains for the feet of them that publish peace.' References. Leviticus 7:0 . W. J. McKittrick, Christian World Pulpit, vol. lxvii. 1905, p. 29. Leviticus 10:0 . Spurgeon, ... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Isaiah 52:13-15

CHAPTER XXTHE SUFFERING SERVANTIsaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12WE are now arrived at the last of the passages on the Servant of the Lord. It is known to Christendom as the Fifty-third of Isaiah, but its verses have, unfortunately, been divided between two chapters, Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12. Before we attempt the interpretation of this high and solemn passage of Revelation, let us look at its position in our prophecy, and examine its structure.The peculiarities of the style and of the... read more

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